Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Springfield Farm

(Circa 1755)

Photographed by F. Robby, January 12, 2003

1. Springfield Farm Marker

Inscription.
Home of Brig. Gen. Otho Holland Williams, Revolutionary War hero and founder, 1786, of Williamsport, and of Col. Elie Williams, president of commission to lay out National Road and chief surveyor Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. President George Washington dined here October 20, 1790, while considering Williamsport as possible site of Federal capital.

Erected 1966 by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1790.

Location. 39° 36.131′ N, 77° 48.809′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of E. Potomac Street (U.S. 11) and Springfield Lane, on the right when traveling east on E. Potomac Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamsport (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wagoner's Fight - July 6, 1863

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Williamsport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boy Scout Troop 17, 100 Years Old (approx. ¼ mile away); Band Stand (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Springfield Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wagon Train of the Wounded and Williamsport (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Hospitals in Williamsport (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Also see . . . Springfield Farm. Maryland Historical Trust website entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Springfield Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anthony O. James, 1973

2. Springfield Farm

Maryland Historical Trust file photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,718 times since then and 30 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 20, 2024. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.